What fun to find this in good shape! One of the old ones from my dad's collection. While the lead had basically fused itself to the glass, the cork was healthy and made a good squeak when it got 1/4 in. Nose has the lovely earthy tobacco of an aged big red. The wine itself is light bodied, but still has has a good middle whose flavors are along the same line as the nose. The older barrel flavors come through as well. It's a treat to have this old gal alongside a simple pan-fried duck breast and arugula dinner.
What fun to find this in good shape! One of the old ones from my dad's collection. While the lead had basically fused itself to the glass, the cork was healthy and made a good squeak when it got 1/4 in. Nose has the lovely earthy tobacco of an aged big red. The wine itself is light bodied, but still has has a good middle whose flavors are along the same line as the nose. The older barrel flavors come through as well. It's a treat to have this old gal alongside a simple pan-fried duck breast and arugula dinner.
Dec 15th, 2012
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
